Snow Joe iON8PS 40-Volt Cordless 8-Inch Pole Chain Saw - Manual (Page 19)

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Guide Bar Maintenance
When the guide bar shows signs of wear, turn it over on the
saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life. Feathering or
burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear. You
should smooth such faults with a file as soon as they occur.
Replace a bar with any of the following faults:
• wear inside the bar rails permitting the chain to
lay over sideways
• bent guide bar
• cracked or broken rails
• spread rails
Turn the saw over, check the underside of the guide bar and
make sure that the lubrication holes and chain groove are free
from impurities.
You can purchase replacement parts for your Sun Joe
®
iON8PS cordless pole chain saw by ordering online at
snowjoe.com or, to order by phone, contact Snow Joe ® +
Sun Joe ® customer service at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563).
Chain Sprocket
Regularly check the condition of the sprocket and replace it
when wear exceeds 0.5 mm (Fig. 30).
Do not mount a new chain with a worn sprocket or vice-versa.
Daily Checklist, Cleaning
and Storage
Daily Checklist
To help maintain your cordless pole chain saw for optimum
performance, we recommend you complete this checklist prior
to each work session.
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WARNING! Do not insert the battery until you have
completed all of the daily checks.
• Inspect for any visible damage to the chain, guide bar or
motor housing.
• Inspect the oil port and guide bar rails and clean them to
remove any debris.
• Check the chain tension.
• Check the chain teeth for sharpness.
• Check the bar and chain oil level; fill with only new chain
oil specifically formulated for chain saws.
NOISES: If you notice anything unusual, such as a vibration or
odd sound, shut the saw OFF immediately. Remove the battery
and check the saw for any damage.
If you cannot find the cause of the problem or are uncertain
what to do, then have the saw inspected by an authorized
Snow Joe ® + Sun Joe ® dealer or call the Snow Joe ® +
Sun Joe ® customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563) before using it.
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CAUTION!
• Remove the battery and wait at least five minutes for the
saw to cool before servicing or storing your unit.
• If you drop the saw, carefully inspect it for damage. If the
guide bar is bent, the housing is cracked, the handle is
broken or if you see any other condition that may affect
the saw’s operation, DO NOT USE the tool. Instead, have
it serviced at an authorized Snow Joe ® + Sun Joe ®
dealer or call the Snow Joe ® + Sun Joe ® customer service
center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
Cleaning
Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the pole chain
saw. Never let any liquid get inside the motor housing and
NEVER immerse any part of the saw housing in liquid.
Storage
• Ensure that the guide bar cover is in place when storing.
• Do not store the pole chain saw near chemicals, such
as fertilizers or other harsh solvents. Do not expose
the plastic parts of the unit to brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils or the like.
These products are often highly corrosive and may cause
permanent damage, weaken or destroy the plastic parts of
your pole chain saw.
• When not in use, your cordless pole chain saw should be
stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of
the reach of children.
< 0.5 mm Fig. 30